Metallica: Terrorist threat?
Jul 9, 2007, 12:10 pm
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Metallica: Terrorist threat?
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/dotmusic/20...t-31c8aba.html
the only thing surprising to me is that it was not at a US airport given the tendencies of Thousands Standing Around...
Metallica singer James Hetfield was investigated by UK airport officials who believed he was a terrorist this week, it has been claimed. The star was barred entry to Luton airport on Thursday and questioned by staff who were concerned about his appearance. Fears that Hetfield might be involved in terrorism were apparently founded on his "Taliban-like beard", according to The Times.
Jul 9, 2007, 12:13 pm
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in the city tonight
We are looking for you
to start up a fight
There is an evil feeling
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But it is nothing new
you know it drives us insane
Running,
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Hiding,
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Dying,
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On our way
Hiding,
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Dying,
One thousand deaths
Searching,
Seek and Destroy
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Searching,
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Seek and Destroy
Apparently so.
Jul 9, 2007, 12:26 pm
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To be fair to the authorities, James Hetfield's goatee is pretty disturbing. 
Jul 9, 2007, 4:01 pm
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Keeping You Safe: Metallica Singer Held At UK airport for 'Taliban-like' Beard!
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/dotmusic/20...t-31c8aba.html
It's not April Fool's Day, is it? 
Metallica singer James Hetfield was investigated by UK airport officials who believed he was a terrorist this week, it has been claimed. The star was barred entry to Luton airport on Thursday and questioned by staff who were concerned about his appearance. Fears that Hetfield might be involved in terrorism were apparently founded on his "Taliban-like beard", according to The Times. He was allowed to leave the airport after a brief interrogation, when he persuaded officials that he was a rock star.
Jul 9, 2007, 9:42 pm
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Or maybe one of his friends just said that.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/15...ectid=10450450
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/15...ectid=10450450
The Times claims Hetfield's friends blame his "Taleban-like beard" for the interrogation.
Jul 10, 2007, 7:50 am
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Since there are two threads running on this subject, we'll merge the two so the discussion can be concentrated.
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Jul 11, 2007, 6:38 pm
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This incident has inspired a website: Jam Band Fan or Taliban?. It's a little game where you look at pictures and try to guess. 
Jul 12, 2007, 1:29 pm
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We are scanning the scene
in the city tonight
We are looking for you
to start up a fight
There is an evil feeling
in our brains
But it is nothing new
you know it drives us insane
Running,
On our way
Hiding,
You will pay
Dying,
One thousand deaths
Running,
On our way
Hiding,
You will pay
Dying,
One thousand deaths
Searching,
Seek and Destroy
Searching,
Seek and Destroy
Searching,
Seek and Destroy
Searching,
Seek and Destroy
Apparently so.
in the city tonight
We are looking for you
to start up a fight
There is an evil feeling
in our brains
But it is nothing new
you know it drives us insane
Running,
On our way
Hiding,
You will pay
Dying,
One thousand deaths
Running,
On our way
Hiding,
You will pay
Dying,
One thousand deaths
Searching,
Seek and Destroy
Searching,
Seek and Destroy
Searching,
Seek and Destroy
Searching,
Seek and Destroy
Apparently so.
Jul 15, 2007, 4:41 am
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http://uk.news.yahoo.com/dotmusic/20...t-31c8aba.html
the only thing surprising to me is that it was not at a US airport given the tendencies of Thousands Standing Around...
the only thing surprising to me is that it was not at a US airport given the tendencies of Thousands Standing Around...
Jul 15, 2007, 10:39 am
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